Junior Administrative and Accounting Assistant

About Panthera Corporation

Founded in 2006, Panthera is devoted to the conservation of the world’s 40 species of wild cats and the vast ecosystems they inhabit. Our team of biologists, data scientists, law enforcement experts and wild cat advocates studies and protects the seven species of big cats: cheetahs, jaguars, leopards, lions, pumas, snow leopards and tigers. Panthera also creates targeted conservation strategies for the world’s most threatened and overlooked small cats. With our supporters around the world, we inform the public about the plight of wild cats, help local communities live in harmony with wild cats, protect wild cats and their prey from poaching, fight the illegal wildlife trade and safeguard the precious landscapes wild cats need to survive.

About the Position

The Junior Administrative & Accounting Assistant is responsible for analyzing, recording and

maintaining Panthera Colombia’s financial transactions, such as purchases, expenses, revenues,

invoices and payments, recording financial data in the general ledgers, which are used to prepare

Colombia’s balance sheet and income statement. Supports the preparation of tax returns and

government reports. In addition, handles general office tasks and administrative duties for

Panthera, such as directing communications between employees and suppliers, logistics of each

project’s activities, data entry, accounting, maintenance of office equipment, etc.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Create, maintain and enter information into Panthera systems properly.
• Validate that invoices, receipts or any documents are correct prior to the coding process.
• Review documents such as employee expense reports for accuracy and enter the information properly into the databases.
• Review documents to manage payment to third parties.
• Perform the management in the banking portal in order to prepare payments and transfers.
• Manage fixed cost payments.
• Prepare payments in the bank’s online platform and support in bank reconciliation.
• Support in the preparation of final accounts and material to be sent to the Accountant.
• Manage petty cash.
• Ensure archiving of financial information in OneDrive and physically.
• Maintain contact with local authorities and administrative arrangements when required.
• Coordinate with external vendors or suppliers to purchase materials for general Panthera projects and activities.
• Maintain contact with suppliers to resolve any outstanding balances.
• Maintain contact with landlords of all real estate leased by Panthera.
• Oversee the maintenance of offices, facility assets and equipment (physical work environment), ensure that these are safe and used efficiently.
• Maintain general control of office equipment: periodically update and verify the condition of equipment.
• Periodically carry out the inventory of computers, real estate and fixtures.
• Keeping records of relevant materials and documents.
• Coordinate and organize meetings, prepare presentations and manage travel arrangements for projects and activities.
• Ad hoc administrative duties as required.

Skills and Abilities

• Analytical.
• Orderly.
• Attention to detail.
• Criterion from the formative base.
• Assertive communication.
• Capacity for resolution.
• Willingness to learn.

How to Apply

The deadline to apply for this position is Friday, September 20th. Please submit your CV and cover letter to the Panthera Careers page. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.